Acacia Ridge vs Algester
The verdict
Algester rates higher for liveability (93 vs 75). Acacia Ridge is closer to the coast (21.1 km vs 22.4 km).
Scores
Acacia RidgeAlgester
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 71 |
| Transport | 62 | 58 |
| Education | 43 | 59 |
| Liveability | 75 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,486 | 9,020 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,313 | $1,716 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.9% | 54.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Acacia Ridge — · Algester —
Property
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 410 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Acacia Ridge is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Acacia Ridge · Algester
Transport
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 22.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 15.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Acacia Ridge | Algester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,486 | 9,020 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,642 | 10,072 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Acacia Ridge or Algester?
Algester has a higher average school ICSEA (Acacia Ridge 897 vs Algester 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Acacia Ridge or Algester?
Acacia Ridge has the higher transport score (Acacia Ridge 62/100 vs Algester 58/100).
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